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Strange light under the front face camera

I recently got another phone camera and looked at the top of the iPhone camera and was an invisible blue light that can’t be seen with the eyes but able to be seen with another phone camera


What could be the use of this light


and doesn’t it affect out Helath

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13

Posted on Feb 3, 2020 5:18 AM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2020 11:59 PM

This is wat i did, i got another phone camera (android phone) and i focused the camera to the front camera of the iPhone and a strange blue ligt kept flashing and when i removed the phone from focus i couldn't see it with my naked eyes. but could only be seen with an android phone camera.


do you now understand


thanks

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Feb 24, 2020 11:59 PM in response to sterling r

This is wat i did, i got another phone camera (android phone) and i focused the camera to the front camera of the iPhone and a strange blue ligt kept flashing and when i removed the phone from focus i couldn't see it with my naked eyes. but could only be seen with an android phone camera.


do you now understand


thanks

Feb 25, 2020 8:24 AM in response to njethro6

Hello njethro6,


Thanks for the update. In this case I would recommend having the iPhone inspected by a technician. That way you can show them what you’re experiencing, and they can take a closer look at the issue at hand. The link below will help you locate a service center near you.


Get your iPhone ready for service


Apple Service Center locations


Warm Regards.

Feb 5, 2020 3:24 PM in response to njethro6

Hello njethro6,


From what I understand you noticed a blue light appearing on the iPhone, which can only been seen using another iPhone camera? Is that right? If so, I’ll be happy to help.


Is this happening using the default Camera app, or are you seeing this using a third-party app?


Does this seem to appear under different lighting conditions and camera modes?

Take a look at the steps listed here: If the camera or flash on your iPhone isn't working


Let me know if you continue to run into issues.


Cheers!


Feb 26, 2020 9:45 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Many digital cameras see a little further into the ultraviolet and infrared than the human eye. This is apparently the case with the Android phone and the ultraviolet light (invisible to most humans) appears blue on the display. The same thing occurs with photographic film. The response from Lawrence Finch sounds right, but I thought that you might like a little more information about the physics. By the way, you get a lot more ultraviolet light when you step out into daylight, so don't worry about health problems.

Strange light under the front face camera

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